City Slickers

Name: City Slickers
Director: Ron Underwood
Genre: Comedy, Western
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, Patricia Wettig, Helen Slater

1991Dir. Ron Underwood1h 54m

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Runtime1h 54m

Released1991

Budget$27M

Box office$179M

DirectorRon Underwood

About This Movie

City Slickers is this odd blend of comedy and Western that works surprisingly well. You get these three New Yorkers, played by Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, and Bruno Kirby, who are just looking for a break from their city lives. The film's pacing is quite leisurely at times, which really captures that whole 'wide open spaces' vibe. The chemistry between the leads is genuine, and Jack Palance’s character, Curly, adds a nice bit of grit. There's that balance of humor and some deeper themes about life and purpose. A bit of the classic 'fish out of water' scenario, but it’s done with a charm that’s hard to pin down. Plus, the practical effects on the cattle drives give it a raw authenticity that you don’t always see in contemporary comedies.

Released on April 10, 1991, in theatersDirected by Ron Underwood with a runtime of 104 minutesJack Palance won an Oscar for Best Supporting ActorShot primarily in New Mexico, capturing stunning landscapes